As the Dealership Accountant you will have a can do attitude and a hands on approach with full responsibility for all financial, taxation, legal and compliance aspects of the companys business. This involves analysing financial performance, advising the Senior Management Team on these findings and proposing recommendations for increasing the companys efficiency and profitability. You will work closely with multiple teams including sales, finance, aftersales and senior management. The ideal candidate has the highest level of integrity, an excellent work ethic, enjoys supervising and building a team and the ability to perform professionally in a fast paced environment. Key Duties & Responsibilities Provide leadership, direction and management of the finance function Provide commercial recommendations to the FD and members of the senior management team Implement robust financial, controls and reporting systems Manage Monthly management accounts and monthly variance analysis & operational KPIs Strong cashflow management and forecasting of working capital requirements Preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with auditors on audit & corporate taxation Proactively assist the FD and Senior Management Team in reviewing the operations, providing accurate and timely financial information, review KPIs and provide commercial input into decisions Ensure regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met - PAYE, VAT, CSO, CRO returns Experience & Qualifications Highly motivated qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) 2 years practical experience A high degree of commercial awareness with excellent analytical, technical and IT skills Extensive management experience with a hands on approach and ability to use initiative Excellent time management and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise workload Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and excellent presentation skills Strong problem solving skills with pragmatic approach and time management skills Strong accounts preparation & business analysis experience required Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task Ability to work independently and as part of a team Advanced MS Excel knowledge / modelling skills are essential Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience Company Pension* Bike to Work Scheme * Professional Membership fees* *Available upon successful completion of a probationary period. Skills: Part Qualified Studying APPA